PHOENIX — Take a trip on light rail this Saturday for your chance to receive a “golden” transit pass, discover new and interesting retailers offering discounts to transit riders and be generally rewarded for your support of METRO in its first year. Here’s the inside scoop: GOLDEN PASS PROMOTION Ala Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, […]
METRO chooses new CEO
Today, METRO announced the appointment of it’s new CEO answering many of the questions surrounding Rick Simonetta’s impending retirement from his position. The new CEO will be Stephen Banta, who currently manages Portland’s TriMet system. Rail Life would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Banta. Today’s press release is as follows… METRO Board […]
METRO to celebrate first anniversary
The Metro Golden Pass Promotion to celebrate the one year anniversary of light rail is here! Make METRO light rail a part of your holiday plans on Saturday, December 19. Enjoy deals, convenient access to a variety of events and a chance to win a Suns VIP experience! Ala Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, METRO […]
Taking Light Rail to Sky Harbor Airport – A real life example:
Since I began writing this blog, I have met a LOT of really cool people. Wayne Turner is one of those guys. Recently, we were talking about taking the light rail to Sky Harbor Airport and about the new Sky Train system that is coming. As a business traveler and downtown resident, Wayne will get […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Full Speed Ahead!
The Rail Life “pic of the week” took a little vacation for a while ( mainly because some spineless jerk hijacked the Rail Life Flickr account ), but I have decided to begin again. I thought this cool picture was a great place to start with it’s “full speed ahead” feel to it. While many […]
Cartel Coffee Lab coming to Phoenix!
Great news for Rail Life coffee lovers, we just heard that Cartel Coffee is coming to Phoenix! According to our friends at the most rockin’ coffee blog on the planet, the newest Cartel Coffee Lab location is: 1 N. 1st St. #107 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Twitter: @cartelcoffeelab Sounds like Tuesday is the opening of downtown’s […]
Lots of Light Rail Fun Comin’ Up
Wow, it’s gonna be another really busy weekend for light rail fun! Beginning Friday, the best way to get your groove on will be to hop on the light rail and check out some of the many cool things to do along the line. Check out the 41st annual Tempe Fall Festival known around here […]
Another first near Phoenix Light Rail
Today, the National Association of Home Builders announced the Nation’s First ‘Emerald’ Green Remodeling Project Certified in Phoenix. Interestingly enough, the home is located near the Phoenix Light Rail line which is proving to be a great place for “green-minded” people to hang their hats. According to the NAHB, “The 1,600-square-foot, 70-year-old ranch house is […]
Phoenix Suns Tweet Up – Round Two
The second annual Suns tweet up is almost here! If you remember last years Suns tweet up, you remember a rockin’ good time. On Tuesday, December 15th, join a bunch of “tweeps” and the Phoenix Suns as they take on the San Antonio Spurs. Ticket prices are $32.00 for “upper-level” seats and “lower-level” tickets are […]
Chickens or eggs?
For as long as I can remember, the rub on downtown Phoenix has been that it is deserted after dark. Why? Because there is “nothing” there. Over the past couple of years we have slowly felt a “revitalization” of sorts that has given hope to some that this might be changing, and that we could […]